The stakes are high in Philadelphia after betting the house on James Harden
Morey believes in Harden. It’s understandable. It was Morey who, as Rockets GM, acquired Harden in 2012 and spent years building a team around him. He empowered Harden and watched him blossom into an MVP. He acquired shooters like Eric Gordon and Ryan Anderson to play off of him. He traded for superstars like Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook to reinforce him. Houston didn’t win a championship, butIn Houston Morey would routinely discuss roster moves with Harden.
It may be. But what if it isn’t? The Sixers, by surrendering most of their best assets, are handcuffed to Harden. . After that, Harden, who will be 33 this summer, will likely pursue a four-year extension with Philadelphia that would commit the Sixers to paying in the neighborhood of $270 million over the next five seasons.It’s one the Sixers may have to.Philadelphia doesn’t have many moves here.
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